Where does “paramelaconite” come from?
paramelaconite (English) comes from English melaconite, from English conite, from Ancient Greek κόνις, from Proto-Indo-European ḱen- — to set oneself in motion, arise.
paramelaconite (English): A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black...
Definitions
- A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black...
Ancestry of “paramelaconite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | melaconite | An earthy black oxide of copper, arising from the... |
| 2 | English | conite | A magnesian variety of dolomite |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κόνις | dust; the multitude; ashes |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱen- | to set oneself in motion, arise |